Atari today unveiled details behind the upcoming near-future, geopolitical techno-thriller Act of War: Direct Action for PC. Developed by Eugen Systems and with a storyline and game universe created in cooperation with Dale Brown, 15-time New York Times best-selling author and expert on US military, global conflict and future military technology, Act of War: Direct Action is scheduled to be released in Spring 2005.

Ascaron has updated the official Sacred website with word of an all-new, and FREE, expansion for Sacred. "This year will see the release of SACRED PLUS. This new version will include the addition of new quests, weapons and enemies. Adventurers will also discover the existance of 2 completely new regions to explore." Read more for details ...

Ubisoft today announced Alexander, a real-time strategy video game based on the upcoming motion picture Alexander, the biopic based on the life and conquests of Alexander the Great from director Oliver Stone. Read more for details and the first screens...

Ubisoft today announced Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed for the PS2 to be released in North America. In a brand-new twist to the series, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed sets players on a fast-paced sports marathon across two action-packed game modes. A tournament-style game, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed stars everyone’s favorite heroes, Spike and Natalie, and features an all-star character line-up from the original Ape Escape games. Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is slated to ship in October 2004.

Vivendi announced today the epic film that transcends generations and appeals to contemporary and urban audiences alike, Scarface, is now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Developed by Radical Games and published by Vivendi, this third person action shooter is expected to ship Autumn 2005.

ArenaNet and NCsoft today announced that they will host a World Preview Event October 29-31, officially kicking off the game’s beta period. During the World Preview Event game players from around the world will be invited to play Guild Wars and enjoy exciting cooperative quests, challenging competitive play and robust guild support.

Wings of War puts gamers in the cockpit of over 25 Allied and German aircraft in massive air battles and bombing runs across the vast landscape of war torn Europe. Players will take on hordes of enemy aircraft in detailed planes or take control of anti-aircraft guns mounted on trains, zeppelins, boats and more. Read more for details and screens ...

ZOO Digital is pleased to announce details of its forthcoming title Pool Shark 2, under development by Blade interactive, the developers of the World Championship Snooker series. With their amazingly realistic physics engine now on its latest iteration of development and refinement, Pool Shark 2 will be the most realistic Pool game to be released for PS2, Xbox, and PC on Nov 12, 2004.

Heaven X announced today, that Alex Carver: Futurebrighter is in development for PC platform. Read more for details and screens...

Atari and Firaxis Games have announced plans for Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the ultimate 3-in-1 box set which will include the original game, Civilization III, and both expansion packs, Conquests and Play the World. Gaming fans can now enjoy Civilization III, the highly addictive journey of discovery, combined with the updated and enhanced multiplayer expansion pack, Civilization III: Play the World, and nine professionally designed conquests that challenge players to compete as any of the 31 Civilization with the new additions in Civilization III: Conquests - all for the price of one game! Civilization III: Complete will be available at retail on Sep 14th for a $39.99.

Pixar Animation Studios and THQ Inc. today announced an exclusive multi-property publishing agreement granting THQ the interactive rights to four upcoming Pixar animated feature films.

'Neverwinter Nights' has captured the hearts and minds of PC gamers worldwide with one of the most captivating Dungeons & Dragons® role-playing experiences to ever grace a computer screen. Based in the Forgotten Realms universe the "Neverwinter Nights Platinum Edition" will give gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew this October.

While it was already revealed a week or 2 ago, Atari has announced plans to develop "Dragonshard" a real-time strategy game based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe created by Wizards of the Coast. "Dragonshard" will be the first game set in the exciting new D&D campaign setting, Eberron, a cinematic and war-torn world of action, adventure and intrigue where fantasy meets magical technology.

Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare have announced plans for Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game set in the popular Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast. Atari, Inc. will publish the title.

SEGA Corporation today announced plans to enter the China market for Online Game Business. In preparation for full-scale business operations in China, the company has established a branch office in Shanghai and announces PHANTASY STAR ONLINE Blue Burst, CTRacer, and Shenmue Online. Read more for details ...

NASCAR fans will rev up and race to the finish line with the launch of EA SPORTS "NASCAR Web Racing", the only free NASCAR-licensed racing game on the Web. Read more for details ..

Sony Computer Entertainment and 989 Sports announced today that "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky, will be the cover athlete and spokesperson for an all-new signature hockey franchise from the 989 Sports development team. Gretzky NHL 2005 will be available in stores this fall for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

Conspiracy Entertainment today announced that it has obtained the exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Johnny Rocketfingers from Cracked Animations.

'Vietcong: Purple Haze' is a cinematic narrative-based First Person Shooter (FPS) set during the Vietnam Conflict. Players of VIETCONG experience the war from the perspective of a soldier assigned to join a squad of U.S. Special Forces running reconnaissance missions deep into the jungles of Northern Vietnam. Read more for details and the first screens ...

Eidos announces that, after being announced for the PC earlier this year, Championship Manager is to appear on Xbox and, for the first time ever, PlayStation 2. Championship Manager 5, the latest installment in the series being developed by Gusto Games, will be released in spring 2005 on both formats.

O~3 Entertainment today announced it is taking custody of "Alien Hominid," a short yellow alien with spherical black beady eyes, three teeth, and a little green gun. O~3 and game developer, The Behemoth, intend to feature Alien Hominid in its very own videogame for the PS2 and GameCube.

Warthog has announced that they are working on a RPG 'Fallen Kingdoms', based in a world of unspeakable evil coming soon on an Xbox or PC near you. Read more for details & screens...

THQ, publisher of such upcoming titles as 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl' and 'The Punisher', today announced operating results for its fiscal 2005 first quarter and moved earnings per share guidance to $1.10, the high end of its previous range, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005. It sounds like things are looking good for the long-time publisher, read more for details...

Electronic Arts announced today the development of NFL STREET 2, scheduled for release in early 2005 under the EA SPORTS BIG brand. The title is being developed by EA-Tiburon for the PlayStation2, GameCube, and Xbox.

In preparation for the launch of Nintendo DS in North America and Japan later this year, Nintendo today announces developments for the dual-screen, wireless, hand-held video game system. Nintendo DS, originally chosen as the code name, has been selected as the official product name. Read more to check out the new design!